MANNY PACQUIAO fuelled speculation that he will fight Conor McGregor as he joined the same management company as him.
The Filipino boxing veteran, 41, has penned a deal with Paradigm Sports Management.
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McGregor’s long-term management firm announced the signing of Pacquiao on Twitter.
The post read: “We’re very excited to announce that Manny Pacquiao has signed with PSM for full service representation!
“Manny is one of the greatest boxers of all time and we are looking forward to working with Arnold, Ping and the rest of the team back in Manila to maximise his historic career.”
After the deal was confirmed, Pacquiao said: “I am proud to partner with Paradigm Sports Management and am excited for the opportunities that Audie Attar and PSM have to offer.
“One thing I want everyone to remember is to always think positively.
“Never think negatively, that’s the beginning of your downfall. Everything is possible.”
Manny Pacquiao has joined the same management firm as Conor McGregorCredit: Instagram @audieattar
Former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion McGregor tweeted: “Welcome to the team Emmanuel.”
The deal brings the pair closer together and increases the chance of a sensational cross-over fight finally taking place.
McGregor claimed he was in “ongoing” talks to take on Pacquiao before his UFC comeback win over Donald Cerrone.
WBA Super Welterweight champion Pacquiao responded by calling him out in a video message.
Pacquiao, who boasts an incredible record of 62-7-2, has not fought since his win over Keith Thurman last year.
McGregor lost his boxing debut to Floyd Mayweather in 2017, but has admitted he would like to rematch him or fight Pacquiao.
After his win over Cerrone, he said: “I always want bigger and better and to reach for the stars.
“I would love a rematch with Floyd Mayweather and I know the Manny one is there whenever I want it.”
Conor McGregor beat Donald Cerrone on his UFC comeback last monthCredit: AFP or licensors
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Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
